Storyblocks Reviews in May 2025: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

Videoblocks Free Trial - Business in Bad Faith

The company is using shady tactics to lure people to their 'free trial' and make money out of them. They use marketing slogan of 'unlimited downloads for 7 days', but actually that's 20 downloads a day. There's also that 'No obligation 100% Complimentary Downloads for 7 Days' slogan, where in fact, you will be automatically charged with the monthly fee if you failed to cancel the account even if you have not downloaded anything (Correct me if I'm wrong -- but this is an obligation, right? ...

great value, decent footage

I started my subscription with video blocks with the 7 day free trial like most people do, however it is clear as day in their wording that you will be charged after the 7 days are up and i knew this. it is very true that they have made major improvements and have much better footage than even a year ago when i started using videoblocks. after the 7 day trial they offered me a year subscription for only $99, which is like 8 bucks a month...not killing the bank, and like other reviewers have ...

Videoblocks is Ok

I've seen some of their stock video footage and it is okay, even used a little bit of it--and is actually a decent value for $99 a year. I was able to cancel before my 7 Day Trial with no issues since I canceled BEFORE the trial was over. Those of you who are whining about being charged monthly after the free trial need to get your head out of your asses and learn to read website Terms and Conditions before signing up for anything, and learn to also take responsibility for not reading them ...

Unbeleivably good value

I signed up for the 7 day free trial and managed to acquire the footage I needed so I cancelled my subscription without issue. I then required more footage, bought the $99 package and have to say that Video Blocks is by far the best value stock footage online. For $99 PER YEAR I can download as much as I need, and when you see the prices Pond5 charge (sometimes $150 PER CLIP) or Getty Images (over $500 a clip on occasion), Video Blocks is a no brainer. Sure some of the footage is old and ...

VideoBlocks.com 'Free Trial' Scam

The terms and conditions have a hidden clause despite implication everywhere else that you won't be billed. I am in the process of attempting to get a refund for some of the money they stole from me through their deception. Yes, I feel stupid but If I get nothing back from them, I don't have a problem writing a warning on any end every forum I can find. If they refund my money, I will let this form know as soon as possible. Otherwise, right now, I'd say steer clear of this site at all costs.

Misleading scumbags

I did the usual acceptance of the terms and conditions with out reading every sentence in there. This turned out to be an expensive mistake after they started charging $75/month after the 7 day trail had ended. Some arsehole who owns this business is deliberately misleading consumers and getting rich from it.

Videoblocks misleading

This is one of the most evident of Internet tricks. Seek other content providers, before falling into this deception. Hinder you how to unsubscribe the 8th overcharging. After the customer service your account is not in your database. Here almost automatic response after several days post... Hello, Your 7 day trial began on the 8th of January and needed to be cancelled by the 14th of January. Due to the fact the account was cancelled late and clips were downloaded you are not eligible for ...

fraudsters

Their free trial cost me $ 80. While I honestly tried to cancel my account on day 7. On the eighth day they took my money ... Their way of earning money - do not sell movies and audio. They take your money through a trap arranged on their website. If you had the misfortune to Sign up for them-better accomplish your goal quickly (but the link how to do this is very small, I just could not find it at the right time).

rip off, hidden rules

Almost the same bad experience as above. after the 7-day free trial, they charged me $79 it wasn't clear at all that after the week they would charge me, i thought it is just a free week, and i put my credit card just for accountability. i go the website and asked to cancel the subscription to have a refund (even partial), i filled the short application, then clicked cancel what happened is that they cancelled my account on the website instantly. i called them, she told me i have nothing ...